At a Glance
Median Income
$57,882
$29,022 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
Zillow: $289,141
Median Rent
$864/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
15.1% smoking rate
How St. Stephens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Stephens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Stephens a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Stephens residents earn a median household income of $57,882 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,022. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,206 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Stephens is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,141. Median rent is $864/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
24.0% of adults in St. Stephens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Stephens has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population9,409
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,037/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born10.8%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,882
Per Capita$29,022
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$12,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent$864
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$289,141
Housing Units4,096
Rent Burden33.2%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,084/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,120 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Stephens was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
10.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.